José Abreu

About

Cuban baseball player who defected from his home country in 2013 to pursue a career in the MLB. He began his MLB career with the Chicago White Sox and instantly became the team's offensive leader. He was named the 2020 American League MVP. 

Before Fame

He burst onto the international baseball scene with a huge performance in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

Trivia

He became known as the Cuban Babe Ruth, due to his prowess at the bat.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Cienfuegos, Cuba.

Associated With

He followed the path of his hometown friend, outfielder Yasiel Puig, who made his MLB debut in 2013.